Vaginal washer



T. H. LAnsoN: 'VAGINAL WASHER.

APPLICATION FILED AUGJ'I, l9l9.

Patented pr. 12, 1921.

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Patented Apr. 12, 1921.

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Specification of Letters Patent. Patented Apr. 12, 1921,

Application filed August 11, 1919. Serial No. 316,675. y

T all wit-0m t may concern.'

Be it known that I, THEODORE H. LARsoN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Oshkosh, in the county of Winnebago and State of Ilisconsin, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Vaginal Washers; and I do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to improvements in vaginal washers. y

The principal object of my invention is to provide a device of the above mentioned character which is simple and effective and one which will not only iush the vagina, lbut will also brush and scrape the walls thereof, whereby coatings or other foreign matters will be thoroughly removed therefrom and a healthy and hygienic condition of the vagina obtained at all times.`

Another object of the invention is to provide a washer of this type which may be readily inserted into the vaginal cavity, easily removed, and one which will thoroughly cleanse all partsvthereof, thus preventing diseases or infections thereof.

Another object of the invention is to provide a device of the above mentioned character which is so designed that it will not injure any of the parts operated on during Ythe rotary brushing or cleaning operation.

AJ still further obj ect is to provide a device of this character which is simple in construction, strong, durable, comparatively inexpensive, and having its parts especially `designed for easy repairing and cleaning, etc.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent during the course of thel following description.

In the accompanying drawings forming a lpart of this specification and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same, Y Figure 1 is an elevation of a device constructed in accordance with my invention. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section thereof. Figs. 3, 4, 5, and 6 are sections on the lines 3 3, il-*4, 5 5, and 6 6 respectively of Fig. 1.

Fig. 7 is a vertical section on the line 7-7 of Fig. 3.

In carrying out my invention I employ a stationary bearing, and supporting means rotatably mounted in said bearing. The

supporting means is rotatable on a tubular member which serves to feed and spray-a cleaning liquid to the wiping means which is in turn rotatable on it. Means to rotate said wiping means with respect to the said means for feeding the cleaning liquid is also employed and this construction insures'tliat the vaginal cavity is thoroughly cleansed of all impurities and movable matter.

I n the drawings, wherein ,for the purpose of illustration is shown a preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 1 designates a cleansing liquid supply tube, which is preferably cylindrical and constructed of One end of the tube is shaped at 2 in such a manner as to ypermit a rubber tube of any suitable syringe (not shown) tobe attached thereto. The tube passes through and-extends beyond a rotatable sleeve member 3 and is provided with a series of perforations 4L therein.

Keyed to one end ofthe sleeve 3 is a bevel gear v5 which meshes with a similar gear 6,

both Vof whichare inclosed in a gear casingy or housing 7 Lwhich is formed with a gearing 8 in one side thereof for the shaft 9 which is rotated by a suitable crank han` dle 10.

The .gear casing is preferably constructed intwo halves 11 and 12 which arebolted or otherwise secured together to permit ready access to the interior thereof, for cleaning and repairing the gears, etc. The part 11 has a small neck 13 formed therein which forms a support and bearing for the end of the tube 1 which extends therethrough and is fixed thereto in any suitable manner. The opposite half 12 is also formed with a neck 14 which is in alinement with the neck 13 and is substantially longer as shown. This neck forms a bearing for the driving sleeve 3 which rotates therein, which sleeve also forms a support for the stationary tube 1 which extends therethrough.

The wiping member consists of two supporting heads 15 and 16, the head 15 being vided with a socket 17 which fits over and partially closes one end of the tube 1. Ex-

` tending between the heads and seated and 'soldered'in suitable notches therein, are a series of helically disposed channel-shaped backing members 18. Fitted snugly in and projecting above the backing members are a s-eries of rubber wiping strips 19, which are preferably triangular in shape, as shown. Hence, it will Ybe seen that the heads 15 and 16 support the channel members 18 and also space said members from each other 4so as to permit the cleaning liquid, which is preferably an antiseptic liquid, to be sprayed therebetween and against the walls of the vaginal cavity.

In order to limit the distance of insertion ofthe tube and wipers into the vagina, I employa shield 2O which is adjacent to the head or collar 15 and is` soldered or otherwise secured to the neck 1liV of the housing 7. A lip or tongue 21 is struck out from said shield, thus forming an outlet opening for the escape of the effluent liquid from the vagina. v-This tongue also forms a guard, and holds the mouth of the vagina open to permit the effluent liquid to readily escape therefrom.

In use, the device is inserted, the shield 2O forming a stop therefor. The device may nowV be held in the most convenient manner with one hand while the crank 10 is rotated with the other, thus rotating the wipers against the walls of thev vaginal icavity and scraping any coatings, or movable matters therefrom.

Hence, it will be seen that the rotary motion rof the helical wipers and the spray of the antiseptic liquid which is being forced out between the rubber wipers will remove any and all movable matter from the vagina, thereby establishing a perfect hygienic condition thereof.

All the parts of my device are to be constructed of nickel plated metal or other suitable non-corrosive material, and all sharp' corners or edges rounded, so as tol prevent any possible injury of the parts which it is operated.

It is to be understood that the form of my invention herein shown and described is'to be taken as a preferred embodimentof the same, Vand that various changes in the shape, size and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing fromthe spirit of the invention or the scope of the Subjoined claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is:

1. A vaginal washer comprising a stationary bearing, wiping means rotatably mounted insaid bearing, means to feed and spray a cleansing liquid to said wiping means, and means Vto rotate said wiping means with respect to said means for feeding the cleansing liquid.

2. A vaginal washer comprising a perforated tube through which a liquid may be passed, wiping means rotatably mounted on said tube, and means to rotate said wip ing means.V

3. A vaginal washer comprising a perforated tube throngh which a liqiud may be passed, a series of wiping' strips rotatably mounted on said tube, and means to rotate said wiping` strips.

4. vaginal washer comprisingV a stationary bearing, supporting means rotatably mounted in said bearing, helically disposed wipers carried by said supporting means and means to rotate said supportingmeans.

A vaginal washer comprising a perforated tube through which aliquid may be passed, helically disposed wipers, means to rotatably support and space said wipers from the tube and from each other, and means toy rotate said wipers and said supporting and spacing means, substantially as described and for the purposes set forth.

6. A vaginal washer comprising a stationary bearing, a tube extending through said bearing, helically disposed wipers,-for ward and rear heads bearing on said tube for supporting and yspacing said wipers from the tube and from each other, a shield adjacent the rear head adapted to limit the distance of insertion of thev tube into the vagina, and means rotatably mounted in said bearing to rotate said vheads substantially as set forth.

7. A vaginal washer comprising a bearing, atube'extending through said bearing, helically disposed wipers,'forward and rear heads bearing on said tube for supporting and spacing said wipers from the tubev and from each other, a shield adjacent the rear head adaptedV to limit the, distance of insertion of the tube into the vagina, said shield having a forwardly projecting guard lip and an outlet for the waste or effluent liquid,

above said lip, and means rotatably mounted insaid bearing to 'rotate said supporting heads andwipers substantially as set forth.

8. A vaginal washer comprising a drive sleeve, means at one end thereof to rotatesaid sleeve, a tube extending through said sleeve and beyond the end thereof, the extended portion being perforated, a supporting head fixed to said drive sleeve, a second head loosely mounted on said perforated tube, and wiping means connecting lsaid I heads together for rotation with each other.

9. A vaginal washer comprising a perforated tube, yforward and v'rear heads bearing on said tube, channel backing members connecting said heads, and wiping strips I secured in said backing members and projecting above said members substantially as described vand for the purposes set forth.

10. Ak vaginal washer comprising rotatable wiping means, said means comprising i lforward and rear supporting heads anda series of helically disposed wiping members connecting` saidV heads, said heads being adapted to support and space said wiping members, means to feed a liquidbetween I said wiping members, and a shield adjacent to the rear end of the wiping means, and provided with an outlet opening therein for the effluent liquid.

1l. A Vaginal washer comprising rotatable wiping means, said means comprising forward and rear supporting heads, and a series of helically disposed wiping members 'Connecting said heads, said heads being adapted to support and space said wiping members, means to feed a liquid between said wiping members, and a shield adjacent to the rear end of the wiping means, a guard lip struck forwardly from said shield forming an outlet opening for the waste liquid and also to enter the mouth of-the Vaginal oayity to hold same open substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand.

THEODORE HUBERT LARSON. 

